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Jakar tourist information
Jakar tourist information
Spacious and surrounded by tree covered mountains, the valley in which Jakar is located (Choekor Valley) is considered to be one of the most beautiful in all Bhutan, and it is commonly referred to as "Little Switzerland". The Jakar area is known as a bastion of Vajrayana Buddhism, especially the Nyingma tradition, and there are many monasteries and sacred sites located here.
The cluster of villages below the dzong, which are collectively known as Jakar Town, have a population of around 5,000. The main bazaar was been destroyed in three successive fires in 2010 and 2011 and currently consists of two rows of tempory single-storey structures. A new bazaar is currently under construction near the dzong.
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